Senior Open Source Developer - Rust/Go

Placeholder; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain security firm is seeking a Senior Open Source Developer to work on non-EVM ecosystems and help shape the development roadmap. The role requires 5+ years in software engineering and proficiency in Rust or Go. This is a fully remote position for candidates located between UTC-8 and UTC+3. Benefits include flexible time off and a one-time work-from-home stipend. Join a diverse team that values unique perspectives and supports your growth in the blockchain space.

Benefits

Company in-person gatherings

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Work-from-home equipment stipend up to $500

Medical insurance coverage

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in Rust or Go with experience in the other.
• Experience writing production-grade smart contracts.
• Strong desire to further education in the blockchain space.

Responsibilities

• Work on non-EVM open source ecosystems.
• Collaborate to define the development roadmap.
• Design, implement, test, and document smart contract features.

Skills

5+ years of experience in software engineering

3+ years of experience in Rust or Go

Experience with AI tools

Advanced English communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in computer science

Job description

About us

Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts.

Our Open-Source Contract Libraries are a public good that have facilitated the transfer of over $35 trillion and are considered the industry standard for smart contract development.

Our professional expertise integrates seamlessly into clients’ development lifecycles, enabling teams to plan, code, audit, deploy, and operate projects more quickly and securely.

Please note: Always refer to OpenZeppelin's official job page for the most accurate information about our open roles, as we have seen multiple third party job sites posting inaccurate information.

The Open Source Development Team

The Open Source Development team works on open source libraries and tools that are part of the OpenZeppelin product family. Our work on open source is funded by leading L1s and L2s, including EVM and non-EVM platforms, leading protocols, and the Ethereum Foundation. This section of our development department is responsible for widely adopted products, including OpenZeppelin Contracts, Wizard, and UI builder, as well as products for leading and emerging developer ecosystems.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Open Source Developer, you will be part of a new team working on non-EVM open source ecosystems, collaborating with the community to define the development roadmap and design, implement, test, and document the smart contract features and supporting components. You will also have the chance to participate and present at community events to share information on OpenZeppelin's work.

Location

• All positions at OpenZeppelin are 100% remote, however you should be located between UTC-8 and UTC+3 to be considered for this position.

You have

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Rust or Go, with professional proficiency in the remaining of the two.
• 1+ years of experience with one or more public blockchains, including experience writing production-grade smart contracts.
• A security oriented mindset regarding code development.
• Experience with AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc).
• Strong desire to further your education about the blockchain space.
• A degree or equivalent experience in computer science.
• Prior experience working remotely: strong personal organizational skills, a love for self-time management, and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Advanced English communication skills - all of our internal and external communication is in English.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing to open source projects.
• Experience presenting at blockchain or open source community events.
• Knowledge on Non-EVM blockchains.

Logistics

Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Recruiter call (30-45 minutes)
• Hiring Manager call (45 minutes)
• Team member interview (1 hour)
• Paid work test (lasting up to 10 days)
• Reference checks

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we'll do our best to provide assistance.

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world 😎
• Fully remote work 🌎
• Flexible time off 🏝
• Paid parental leave 💙
• One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑
• Medical insurance coverage 🏥
• Learning & Development opportunities 🧠
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀

At OpenZeppelin, we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us!